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'Big data' has transformed the economy we live in. Over the last few decades, it's become far cheaper to collect and store, and much more valuable to own and use. It's now overtaken oil to become the most valuable resource in the world.

With so much information at our fingertips it can be easy to come across something online that isn't quite as accurate or reliable as it should be.
This kind of information is often called Fake News but a better description might be false information because it affects more than news stories.

Based on real life experiences, Connected is a short film exploring how young people communicate and connect online. The film encourages young people to reflect on why their actions matter and the impact it can have on others. We shape the internet everyday with our interactions. You can play a part in creating a better, connected online world.

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'Big data' has transformed the economy we live in. Over the last few decades, it's become far cheaper to collect and store, and much more valuable to own and use. It's now overtaken oil to become the most valuable resource in the world.

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Oide - Supporting the Professional Learning of School Leaders and Teachers in Ireland

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Oide is a new support service for teachers and school leaders, funded by the Department of Education.

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JC SPHE Professional Learning Booklet 2025 - 2026

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The HSE has developed a series of resources to support teachers in planning teaching and learning linked to the updated Junior Cycle SPHE curriculum.

The first year resources are available below and follow up resources will be added incrementally.

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The HSE has developed a series of resources to support teachers in planning teaching and learning linked to the updated Junior Cycle SPHE curriculum. The first year resources are available below and follow up resources will be added incrementally.

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The Garda Schools Programme provides information to young people on substance use, personal safety, and cyber safety, and achieves this through Gardaí visiting the classroom and engaging in discussion with the students. The Garda Schools Programme is an integrated part of the SPHE programme. A possible precursor to using this resource is to have the Gardaí deliver lesson one, and the 'Be in Ctrl talk' as part of the Garda Schools Programme.

Become a Webwise Parent with our free expert advice, how to guides, explainers and talking points.

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Webwise Parents offer free expert advice and information. Order our FREE Parents' Guide to Better Internet here.

Find our more about webcam blackmail, how you can talk to your child and tips for safe online communication.

Free expert advice and support. For help having those tricky conversations use our talking points.

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Webwise Be In Ctrll Garda Internet Safety Resource

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Be in Ctrl is a new Junior cycle SPHE resource created in partnership with An Garda Síochána. The educational resources addresses the topic of online sexual coercion and extortion.

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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)

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Focus on Learning. Assessment at junior cycle places the student at the centre of the learning process allowing for new ways of learning and a broader range of…

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Talk to someone

Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.

Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.

The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children's education.

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Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service. Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.

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Lockers is a FREE information and education resource. It assists schools in coping with and preventing the sharing of explicit self-generated images of minors.

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Lesson 4: Peer pressure and non-consensual sharing

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Lesson 4: Peer pressure and non-consensual sharing

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Non-consensual sharing and subsequent victim blaming can be as a result of a number of harmful gender stereotypes, media influences and peer pressure. This lesson gives students an opportunity to analyse the influence of peers in incidents of non-consensual sharing.

Students will have debated how peer pressure can contribute to the prevalence of non-consensual sharing of intimate content and a culture of victim blaming.

Junior Cycle SPHE Short Course Strand 3 Minding myself and others:

Team up: The relationship spectrum

Junior Cycle SPHE Modules: Relationships and sexuality; Influences and decisions

Some students with general learning disabilities may struggle to access the animation, due to the abstract nature of the animation. To enable these students to access the animation, provide an introduction to the animation, explaining the context and topic addressed.Dedicated lessons may be needed to explain the concept of peer pressure to students with SEN, depending on their needs.Significant scaffolding may need to occur to enable students with SEN to participate in the debates in Activity 2.

It is advisable to read the best-practice guidelines before engaging in lesson delivery. Before leading any of the activities included in this resource, it's important that you have established clear ground rules with the class and that students see the SPHE class as an open and caring environment. Take the time to outline the supports available to students (both inside and outside of school), should they be affected by any of the issues discussed in the class and need to talk to someone. Highlight the fact that if there are any disclosures indicating underage sexual activity, you will be obliged to report the incident to the Designated Liaison Person. It is best to try to avoid discussing real cases, familiar to the students, and instead to focus discussions on the cases presented in the lessons.

STEP 1: Explain to the students that today's class will focus on the pressures that can cause one to share intimate content, without permission.

STEP 2: After watching Just For Fun ( available soon from www.webwise.ie/lockers), students will use Worksheet 4.1 to examine how peer pressure influenced Seán's actions. The worksheet will also help the students to recognise the potential consequences for Seán.

STEP 3: In pairs, students will then discuss their answers and consider the different factors that cause one to share intimate content, without consent.

STEP 1: To examine further the attitudes and pressures that cause one to share intimate content, lead a class debate on the following topics:If the person really liked you, they wouldn't make you send a nude
Young people are under pressure to send intimate images
There is more pressure on girls than on boys to sext

STEP 2: Make sure to highlight to students the fact that explicit images and photos of a minor are illegal, under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act. No matter how much pressure young people are put under, they should not create or distribute these images. Also, remind students that though, sometimes, it might seem as if everyone is sexting and exchanging explicit images, this is not the case. Only a minority of students participate in this behaviour.

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Lesson 4: Peer pressure and non-consenual sharing -

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Non-consensual sharing and subsequent victim blaming can be as a result of a number of harmful gender stereotypes, media influences and peer pressure. This lesson gives students an opportunity to analyse the influence of peers in incidents of non-consensual sharing.

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Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics as you flip your classroom!

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Junior Cycle Indicators of Wellbeing Poster

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Junior Cycle Indicators of Wellbeing Poster

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Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Post-Primary Schools

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Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Post-Primary Schools

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The new junior cycle features newly developed subjects and short courses, a focus on key skills, and new approaches to assessment and reporting.

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The new junior cycle features newly developed subjects and short courses, a focus on key skills, and new approaches to assessment and reporting.

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Resources for Learning and Teaching in SPHE

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Resources for Learning and Teaching in SPHE

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Resources for teaching and learning in SPHE

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The new junior cycle features newly developed subjects and short courses, a focus on key skills, and new approaches to assessment and reporting.

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Criteria for Selection of Resources for Inclusion in SPHE Online Toolkits

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Criteria for Selection of Resources for Inclusion in SPHE Online Toolkits

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Further Elaboration and Guidance on Learning Outcome 3.8 

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Further Elaboration and Guidance on Learning Outcome 3.8 

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Further Elaboration and Guidance on Learning Outcome 3.6

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Further Elaboration and Guidance on Learning Outcome 3.6

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Further Elaboration and Guidance on Learning Outcome 3.10

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Further Elaboration and Guidance on Learning Outcome 3.10

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Further Elaboration and Guidance on Learning Outcomes 2.10, 3.11 and 4.9.

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Further Elaboration and Guidance on Learning Outcomes 2.10, 3.11 and 4.9.

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SPHE Resources To Support 1st Year Students as They Return to School 2020

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SPHE Resources To Support 1st Year Students as They Return to School 2020

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SPHE Resources to Support 2nd and 3rd Year Students as They Return to School 2020 

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SPHE Resources to Support 2nd and 3rd Year Students as They Return to School 2020 

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Employee Assistance Service / Spectrum.Life

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Ongoing Reporting for Effective Teaching and Learning

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Ongoing Reporting for Effective Teaching and Learning

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Ed Puzzle - Oide Digital Technologies Team 

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Ed Puzzle - Oide Digital Technologies Team 

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HSE Post Primary Wellbeing Supports 24.25

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Teaching Online Safety in the Post-Primary SPHE Classroom

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Teaching Online Safety in the Post-Primary SPHE Classroom

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(New!) Teaching Online Safety in the Post-Primary SPHE Classroom

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An online course supporting post-primary SPHE teachers in teaching online safety, awareness-raising and preventing harmful behaviour.